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A 54-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after police say he allegedly stabbed a coworker during an argument outside a Nassau County comedy club Thursday night. Governor's Comedy Club Stabbing Leaves Employee in Critical Condition
Nassau County police responded to a call for an aided case around 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Governor's Comedy Club on Division Ave. in Levittown.
Investigators say Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow, allegedly became involved in an argument with another man at the venue. Detectives tell News 12 the dispute escalated quickly and moved into the back alley behind the business, where Jimenea stabbed the other man.
The victim, a 58-year-old man, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. A source says both men are employees of the comedy club.
Jimenea sustained a laceration of his own during the altercation, police say. He is expected to be arraigned Friday, when he will be formally charged with attempted murder.
The factual information above was sourced from longisland.news12.com as of June 19, 2026.
The attorney commentary below is not specifically about the case reported above. Attorney commentary provided is information about these types of cases in the justice system.
Getting stabbed on the job upends more than a person's physical health. It can mean missed paychecks, mounting medical bills, and confusion about who is responsible for covering the cost. We sat down with New York personal injury and crime victim attorney Michael Haggard to walk through what injured workers are entitled to, when an employer or property owner might bear responsibility, and the steps that matter most after a violent attack at work.
Editor Darla Medina: When an employee is stabbed at work, what's the first legal question they need answered?
Attorney Michael Haggard: Whether workers' compensation applies, and almost always it does. In New York, if you're injured on the job, even by another person's violent act, workers' comp generally covers medical treatment and a portion of lost wages regardless of fault. That's usually the first claim that gets filed.
Medina: Does workers' comp cover everything, or are there gaps?
Haggard: There are real gaps. Workers' comp doesn't cover pain and suffering, and wage replacement is only a percentage of what someone actually earned. That's where a separate civil claim can come in, either against the person who caused the injury directly or against the property owner if their negligence contributed to the attack in the first place.
Medina: What would make a venue potentially liable on top of the attacker themselves?
Haggard: Things like inadequate security, no protocol for handling escalating conflicts between staff, poor lighting in employee areas, or a known history of altercations that management never addressed. If an employer knew there was a risk and didn't take reasonable steps to protect workers, that can support a claim beyond workers' compensation.
Medina: What should a stabbed employee or their family do right away?
Haggard: Report the injury to the employer in writing as soon as possible, get full medical documentation, and avoid signing anything from an insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Workers' comp claims have strict deadlines, and a delay can jeopardize the entire claim.
Medina: Any final advice for someone in this situation?
Haggard: Don't assume workers' comp is the end of the road. Talk to an attorney who handles both workplace injury and personal injury claims, because there may be more than one path to real compensation.
No family should have to face the aftermath of a violent crime alone, especially while sorting out medical care, lost income, and unanswered questions about what happened. If you or someone you love has been hurt in an attack at work, you don't have to figure out your options by yourself. Contact The Legal Herald today to be connected with an experienced attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation, and find out what steps you can take to protect your rights and your future.
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